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Training to walk from Mexico to Canada
I’m about to embark on a 2,650-mile walk from Mexico to Canada, also known as thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). But this journey really began long before my start date. For the last few months, I’ve prepared resupply boxes,… Continue reading
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Part 2 – My recovery from a patella dislocation: returning to running and hiking (weeks 6-12)
I dislocated my kneecap at the end of 2024. Ouch! A patella dislocation is when the kneecap bone is fully forced out of the groove it normally sits in atop the femur (thigh bone). This type of injury sometimes causes… Continue reading
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My recovery from a patella dislocation: from crutches to jogging in 6 weeks
At the end of December, I slipped on some wet leaves while walking and dislocated my knee cap. Ouch! As someone who regularly puts my knees to the test backpacking, trail running, lifts weights, and downhill skiing, I was caught… Continue reading
Adventures with Val 